Hiking

The Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve offers an unforgettable hiking experience in the back country of the preserve. They now have 40 miles of trails that are open year-round, 24 hours a day. If you have any questions, they can be answered by calling 620-273-8494 or visit https://www.nps.gov/tapr/index.htm find them on Facebook here https://www.facebook.com/NPS.TallgrassPrairie

The PrairyArt Path is an ongoing project by Bill McBride that preserves and protects the prairie while creating a place where people can experience and connect with nature.

Just 15 miles south of Cottonwood Falls at Matfield Green visitors can walk four miles of path through prairie with dramatic views, remnants of historic cattle pens, and sculpture. The Path is open to the public. visit https://matfieldstation.com/prairyart-path/

Love from California

"Loved it! Loved it! Loved it! We spent hours just porchin’ on the rocking chairs [at the LarkInn Guesthouses] listening to the prairie winds and rain on the tin roof. Great place for a 'City Slicker'"

- Irvine, California Guest

Escape from New York

"Our brief holiday was idyllic...The people were friendly and the setting was restful."

– Brooklyn, New York Guest

Will return every year

"Second visit to Cottonwood Falls... This year I brought one of my daughters and her 2 children. The five of us had an enchanting time – Riversuite dinner on the bridge – Symphony on the Prairie and Folk Life Festival activities and of course the turtles on the bridge – so comfortable here!"

- Wagoner, Oklahoma Guest

Wonderful!

"A picture perfect day in The flint Hills. We rode horses at a nearby ranch. The horses were 'fresh' in the morning but by afternoon, horses and riders settled in for a relaxing ride. Thanks for creating such a wonderful place to stay during our visit."

– Leawood, Kansas Guest

Breathtaking

"We are touring the US and Canada for 7 weeks and this was a lovely spot to draw breath and relax before we hit the road again."

– Newcastle upon Tyre, England Guest

Pictures don’t do the Flint Hills justice

"...we went for a scenic hike through the nature preserve, and later drove out to Flying W for a horse trail ride. Pictures do NOT do any of it justice. I guess we will just have to come back to relive it all again!!"

- Westwood, Kansas Guest

Perfect place to escape

"Wonderful weekend in a comfortable relaxing place. We loved all the nature we experienced. The beautiful Flint Hills on our hikes, the wide variety of birds seen while sitting on the patio, the fox family out past the time building, and rocking on the porch [of our guesthouse] enjoying the chimes."

– Prairie Village, Kansas Guest

Lovely weekend getaway

"What a perfect stay. We could walk to Friday night music or just hang out ... and watch the world go by."

- Kansas City Guest

Incredibly Romantic

"We enjoyed every moment of our stay in this truly special place . . . after getting unpacked, we took a walk into the historic part of [Cottonwood Falls] to catch the most beautiful pink light reflected off of the courthouse . . . There must be something very special about this place, because moments later, my special man asked me to marry him! It was easy to say yes!"

-Guest

Can’t wait to visit again

"Had wonderful evening in the town listening to the live music and meeting the locals – all that after a wonderful hike on the prairie. Something tells us we will be back!! ...Cozy place to stay!"

- Lawrence, Kansas Guest

Quarter

Posted Sep 7, 2022

In 2010, the United States Mint began issuing 56 quarter-dollar coins featuring designs depicting national parks and other national sites as part of the United States Mint America the Beautiful Quarters Program. The America the Beautiful Quarters® Program featured coins with the reverse designs depicting national parks and other national sites. Each year five new…

River Suite in the Fall Dinner & Music on the Bridge

Posted Aug 30, 2022

Gates will open at 6pm with happy hour music by Tallgrass Express. New this year, hard cider from Meadowlark Farm, Orchard & Cidery of Rosehill, KS will be available for purchase! There will also be a cash bar serving wine & beer. Dinner service will start at 7pm. Entertainment by Tallgrass Express will resume at 8pm! Order Tickets online…

Emma Chase Friday Night Music summer season begins

Posted Jun 6, 2022

Emma Chase Friday Night Music is back in full swing this summer season with jam sessions from 7:30 – 9:30 p.m. every first, third and fifth Friday of each month. Depending on the weather, this family friendly event is partnered with and located at Prairie PastTimes and in front of the Flint Hills Symphony, according…

Wild Flower Seeds

Posted Apr 11, 2022

15.09% Purple Coneflower (Echinacea purpurea) 15.07% Scarlet Flax (Linum grandiflorum rubrum) 12.58% Annual Candytuft (Iberis umbellata) 10.06% Dwarf Blue Cornflower (Centaurea cyanus) 10.06% Lance Leaved Coreopsis (Coreopsis lanceolata) 10.06% Annual Baby’s breath (Gypsophila elegans) 7.55% Indian Blanket (Gaillardia pulchella) 5.03% ‘Alaska’ Shasta Daisy (Chrysanthemum maximum) 5.03% Purple Praire Clover (Dalea purpurea) 2.52% Mixed Corn Poppy…

Road Trip Through the Flint Hills

Posted Nov 12, 2019

Small town, big roles! Toni Schneider works for the community she loves

Posted Jun 26, 2019

By Brogan Gillmore During the hot spring days of late May, Chase County holds its annual rodeo, with bull riding, mutton busting, calf scrambles and plenty of beer. And in the thick of it all is Toni Schneider, director of the Chase County Chamber of Commerce, and arguably one of the most involved people in…